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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Maeklong railway market, Bangkok Thailand

I just back from vacation to Bangkok, since I couldn't post food photos as my camera is still under repairing. Thus I would like to share with you some of the places i visited during this trip to Bangkok and all these photos taken by phone ( sorry for the poor quality of photos). According to my tour guide, Maeklong railway market is one place under the "Unseen Thailand".

We made this stop on our way to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and it was cool and fun to watching the market vendors selling their goods laid out on both sides of the railway track. We were there for the 1st train at 8.30am, trains are run 8 times a day.

Vendors selling all kind of fresh foods, vegetables, fish and etc

Once the horn of the train sounds, the market vendors quickly fold down the awnings of their stalls, pulling back the tables to allow just enough space for the train to pass.

Train is coming...

back to normal once train leaves..

This small pineapple selling in this market is so good and sweet, you should not miss this if next time you are here.

colourful of steam pau/buns..

You should not miss this cool and fun market if you happen visit to Bangkok..I got to know this place at Min's blog, check out more of her nice pictures here

Sonia, your phone pictures are very crisp! This sounds like a fun market to visit. Wow...those vendors have to keep folding and putting up their awnings each time a train goes by. They must have a way to do it fast :)

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Fascinating they way the arrange their wares so near the railway track! I love Bangkok too! Have yet to visit this market...I usually go to Chatuchak market where you can spend the whole day shopping till you drop!